According to Mayor Charlie Hales’ official proclamation (which you can read below), The Decemberists “embody the Portland values of passion, engagement, and communitarianism with the Portland aesthetic of homegrown, forthright, slightly hippie, and often bespectacled glory.” The proclamation will be presented to the band during a ceremony at city hall scheduled for 2 p.m. today. The ceremony will also include a performance from the band, as well as the unveiling of a collaborative art piece inspired by The Decemberists that was created by 50 local Portland artists and small businesses.

And speaking of live performances, The Decemberists have expanded their upcoming tour schedule. New additions to the itinerary include a May 27th date at Red Rocks, which they’ll co-headline with Spoon. See all the band’s confirmed dates below.